After spinning a whole lot this past weekend, I tried a new method of washing and setting the yarn. Before, I would have used a just a generic baby shampoo, but I had some Soak on hand so I decided … Read More ...
Spinning!
What goes hand in hand with knitting? Spinning!
I just “got” spinning. I mean, I’ve been spinning my own yarn for awhile now, but just last night I got it. It worked. The hands and feet and wheel all seemed … Read More ...
A New Contest from AslanTrends!
Everyone LOVES a contest, so, from Asland Trends, here goes:
“THE CONTEST”
our first annual KNITTING CHALLENGE 2009
ASLANTRENDS KNITTING CHALLENGE “THE CONTEST”
will be an annual contest in which, through the use of AslanTrends Yarns, we ask entrants to … Read More ...
Vogue Knitting Has A Stitch Library!
Signature Needles – The New Kids on the Block
To test these, I ordered a size 5, stilletto tip, with the bell cap, 7″. As a straight needle user I do like them.
I like the length which may be why the ends don’t seem so unbalanced to me. … Read More ...
Officially The Coolest Free Baby Sweater Pattern On The Net!
The sweater is knit in two pieces. The main piece is knit up the back and down the front. A detachable front panel is knit with buttonholes on both sides. Alternate panels could be knit to accommodate holidays, whims, or … Read More ...
Nashua Handknits Free Pattern of the Month!
The free download pattern for this month is
a favorite pullover from Nashua Handknit’s
first season, Fall 2005. Designed by Kristin
Nicholas, the embellished pullover is just the
right combination of cables and color. Knit
in Julia (of course), there … Read More ...
Traveling Yarn Shop, Making The Rounds, Round Your Neck Of The Woods!
Custom Yarns “Traveling Yarn Shop” is a unique service where the yarn comes to you. Developed by owner Linda Ostroff, who saw a need to provide a portable service, she will bring ( to groups of eight or more ) … Read More ...
New Contest From Knitting Daily…..
Think up a really cool caption for this illustration and win! With Interweave Press, here, from the new book, It Itches, by Franklin Habit.
http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/pages/caption-contest.aspx… Read More ...
Yarn Forward Is Coming, Yarn Forward Is Coming!
Hurry on over to Yarn Forward to order your copy.
Yarn Forward issue 7 hits the shops on 8th October and will be available for sale at the Knitting and Stitching show at Alexandra Palace from 9th – 12th October. … Read More ...
Mason Dixon Knitting Outside The Lines
Funny, funny book! I loved it.
Not only is it a good read, but it has cool patterns in it too.
The authors, Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne start out with “Knitting Rules” among which are Rule #2: The more … Read More ...
More Amigurami Critters, and Hand’s Free Reading!
Found this today for all of you Amigurami buffs. It’s a nativity set, just in time for the holidays. It’s crocheted, not knitted, but I’m sure some of you can get past that, and besides, they’re just soooo darn cute!… Read More ...
I Can’t Believe I’ve Missed This!!
Nashua Painted Forest. I just love it! This is what the woods outside my window look like this time of year, my favorite time of year.
This is what Yarndex says:
“Painted Forest” by Nashua Handknits is a variegated yarn … Read More ...
Fi Fi Meets The Klips
This weekend I had the chance to use and abuse 2 pretty cool products.
First, the Fi Fi Bag. Here’s what the site says:
Carry Fi Fi one day and you will be hooked for life. Fill it with … Read More ...
I Want My Knitting Daily TV!!
Hosts Eunny Jang, Kim Werker, Liz Gipson, and Shay Pendray of the Knitting Daily crew are busily assembling, knitting and taping their 2nd season of Knitting Daily TV.
The Emmy Award Winning (well, among knitters anyway) 1st season is available … Read More ...